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Native American Heritage Day 2023: Activities, History, FAQs, Dates, and Facts
Native American Heritage Day 2023: Activities, History, FAQs, Dates, and Facts
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY DATES
| YEAR | DATE | DAY |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | November 24 | Friday |
| 2024 | November 29 | Friday |
| 2025 | November 28 | Friday |
Native American Heritage Day 2023: November 24 is observed as National Native American Heritage Day, the day following Thanksgiving. This day is dedicated to the celebration of the diverse cultures, contributions, achievements, and heritage of Native American. Native Americans are the originators of American history, and the bald eagle depicted on the U.S. shield is an Iroquois emblem. While commemorating this day, one may admire exhibitions of their distinctive recipes and cultural attire while also voicing opposition to the heinous injustices they have endured.
The History of National Heritage Day
In 1912 and 1915, Dr. Arthur C. Parker of the Seneca tribe initially staged a demonstration in opposition to National Native American Heritage Day. Initially, he advocated for the recognition of “American Indian Day” by the Boy Scouts of America. President George H. W. Bush signed the legislation in 1990 with the intention of designating the day after Thanksgiving as American Indian Heritage Day. Congressman Joe Baca had proposed it.
November 28 was designated by law as Native American Heritage Day, in remembrance of their innumerable contributions to the United States. 184 tribes recognized by the federal government and the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) both contributed.
Through activities and ceremonies, Native American Heritage Day encourages individuals of all backgrounds in the United States to develop an appropriate appreciation for indigenous cultures. Additionally, educational institutions are recommended to augment their pupils’ consciousness regarding Native Americans through the implementation of classroom exercises that center on their historical background, significant contributions, and notable accomplishments.
The Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 underwent technical changes after receiving initial approval from the United States House of Representatives, and all senators in the United States Senate subsequently approved those changes. By a unanimous vote, the House of Representatives re-approved the legislation, incorporating the amendments proposed by the Senate. President Barack Obama subsequently ratified the legislation into law on October 30, 2009.
Native Americans utilize Native American Heritage Day and Month as a significant opportunity to inform the public about their communities. They take the lead in discussions surrounding culture on this particular day, where they exhibit traditional footwear (“rocking the moccasin”) to honor their heritage and provide insight into the various tribal communities.
FAQs for National American Heritage Day
Which term is more suitable for use, Native American or American Indian?
Both expressions are suitable.
Do indigenous Americans remit taxes?
Indeed, they do. Individual Americans and their tribes both pay taxes.
How do communities function?
Tribes possess inherent entitlements to govern according to their own systems of governance. Numerous tribal governments have embraced constitutions as part of their organizational frameworks, whereas others continue to adhere to traditional methods of governance. It is common to refer to the chief, governor, president, or tribal chairperson as the governor of a tribe.
Observing Native American Heritage Day: A Guide
Recognize the realities
Observe documentaries or read books that accurately depict the history and culture of Native Americans. Visit an area-specific Native American museum or heritage center.
Participate in social activities
Engage in online forums or social media discussions to commemorate Native American Heritage Day. The #NativeFamily community on TikTok is renowned.
Prepare meals like an authentic Native American.
Specify a dish from Native America to prepare. Consider serving Three Sisters Soup, Pemmican, or a basic Buffalo Stew. Explore the rich recipes of Native American cuisine, which is famous.
Five Native American facts
The mean age of the population is 31.
Native Americans regard thirty-one as the age of middle age.
A minority of Native Americans possess advanced degrees.
8% of Native Americans aged 25 and older hold a professional or graduate degree.
They hold more than 24,000 companies.
Alaska Natives and American Indians own approximately 24,503 enterprises in the United States.
Hundreds of Indian communities exist.
There are 574 Indian tribes that the federal government recognizes as of 2020.
It is the sequoia tree that bears its name.
The massive redwood honors Cherokee leader Sequoyah, who helped create the Cherokee alphabet.
A Proclamation on National Native American Heritage Month (November), 2023
Now we wait to see if this proclamation is carried out or just more lip service by another USA president.
A Proclamation on National Native American Heritage Month, 2023
During National Native American Heritage Month, we recognize the invaluable contributions of Native peoples that have shaped our country and honor the hundreds of Tribal Nations who continue exercising their inherent sovereignty as vital members of the overlapping system of governments in the United States. We also recommit to supporting Tribal sovereignty; upholding the Federal Government’s solemn trust and treaty responsibilities; and working in partnership with Tribal Nations to advance prosperity, dignity, and safety for all Native peoples.
Since time immemorial, Native communities have passed down rich cultures, knowledge, traditions, and ways of life. But throughout our history, Native peoples’ cultures, identities, and governments were not always seen as a part of this Nation but as a threat to it. Native people were pressured to assimilate, banned from practicing their traditions and sacred ceremonies, and forced from their homes and ancestral homelands. This violence and devastation cost countless lives, tore families apart, and caused lasting damage to Tribal communities and institutions.
Despite centuries of violence and oppression, Native peoples remain resilient and proud. Today, Native Americans are essential to the fabric of the United States. They serve in the United States Armed Forces at higher rates than any other ethnic group. They continue to steward so many of our great lands. Their contributions to science, humanities, arts, public service, and more have brought prosperity for all of us. Their diverse cultures and communities continue to thrive and lead us forward.
Since the beginning of my Administration, I have been determined to help champion a new and better chapter in the story of our Nation-to-Nation relationships. I started by appointing Native Americans to lead in my Administration — including the first Native American Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, dozens of Senate-confirmed Native American officials, and over 80 Native American appointees serving across my Administration and in the Federal courts. I restored the annual White House Tribal Nations Summit to advance communication between key members of my Administration and the leaders of hundreds of Tribal Nations. My Administration formally recognized Indigenous Knowledge as one of the many important bodies of knowledge that contributes to the scientific, technical, social, and economic advancements of the United States and our collective understanding of the natural world.
Together with leadership from Tribal Nations, we are making historic investments in Indian Country. Our American Rescue Plan invested $32 billion in Tribal Nations — the largest one-time direct investment in Indian Country in American history. Our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invested more than $13 billion to rebuild infrastructure, the single largest investment in Indian Country infrastructure in history. Our Inflation Reduction Act also made the largest investment ever to combat the existential threat of climate change, including $700 million dedicated to climate change response in Native communities. Last year, I signed a Presidential Memorandum that improves consultation between the Federal Government and Tribal Nations.
My Administration is also working to address the impacts of harmful Federal policies of the past while ensuring Native communities are safe and healthy. Through the Department of the Interior’s Road to Healing initiative, Native language preservation, public safety initiatives, and bold new investments, we are supporting Native American families and their communities as they heal. We are also working to improve public health and safety for Native Americans. I signed an Executive Order that helps us respond more effectively to the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous peoples. Last year, when we reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act, I was proud to include historic provisions that reaffirm Tribal sovereignty and restore Tribal jurisdiction. My budget for Fiscal Year 2024 also requested a $9.1 billion infusion for the Indian Health Service, and I have asked the Congress to make that funding a mandatory part of the Federal budget for the first time in our history.
We are also committed to partnering with Tribal Nations to protect and steward their sacred and ancestral lands and waters. Through Tribal co-stewardship agreements, we work directly with Tribal Nations to make decisions about how to manage those lands that are most precious to them — recognizing and utilizing the invaluable knowledge they have from countless generations. I established new national monuments protecting lands sacred to Tribal Nations at Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni in Arizona, the Camp Hale-Continental Divide in Colorado, and Avi Kwa Ame in Nevada. I also restored protections for the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument in New England and Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah.
This month, we celebrate Native American history and culture. We are reminded that with hard work and a commitment to our founding ideals, we can address the wrongs of our past and become a more perfect Union — one that ensures liberty, justice, dignity, and equality for all.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2023 as National Native American Heritage Month. I urge all Americans, as well as their elected representatives at the Federal, State, and local levels, to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Also, I urge all Americans to celebrate November 24, 2023, as Native American Heritage Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-eighth.
November 24, 2023 Current Moon Phase
Current Moon Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the November 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on November 24 has an illumination of 90%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On November 24 the Moon is 11.74 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 90%
Moon Age: 11.74 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 370,186.90 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,683,099.13 km
Illumination: 90%
Moon Age: 11.74 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 370,186.90 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,683,099.13 km
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
A Thought for Today
For those who celebrated Thanksgiving Day yesterday I hope it was spent the way you fully enjoyed it! Today is just as important if not more so as it is a day to celebrate Native American Heritage Day! If not for the indigenous people of the USA there would not be a Thanksgiving Day. Even with the United States government forcibly moving these tribes and nations off the land the traveled and farmed for centuries before the first Europeans arrived on our eastern shores the land would be totally wild and untamed. We can learn a lot about living in harmony with Mother Earth and its natural inhabitants by looking to their way of life centuries ago for guidance. I am proud to be from the Choctaw tribe that broke off from the “Trail of Tears” in Louisiana. Many tribes and nations were effect negatively by being forced to march during a bitter winter to reservations where the US government thought they should live after stealing their land. Yes, I feel strongly about what did and is happening to all US indigenous people. It is with a heavy heart for those that died and were killed along the very long and dangerous journey that I celebrate this very important day! Please joining in lighting a candle and giving thanks for their continuing struggle to regain lands that were stolen or supposedly bought from all tribes and nations in our land!
November 23, 2023 Current Moon Phase
Current Moon Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the November 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on November 23 has an illumination of 82%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On November 23 the Moon is 10.66 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 82%
Moon Age: 10.66 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 366,953.14 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,711,409.44 km
Illumination: 82%
Moon Age: 10.66 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 366,953.14 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,711,409.44 km
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Taking Today and Thursday Off
Because of the holiday, helping Big Dawg with his job, and feeling totally exhausted I’m taking a mini stay-at-home resting vacation.
I hope all who are celebrating the USA Thanksgiving have a wonderful, blessed day! I’ll be back Friday morning.
A Laugh for Today
November 22, 2023 Current Moon Phase
Current Moon Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the November 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on November 22 has an illumination of 73%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On November 22 the Moon is 9.58 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 73%
Moon Age: 9.58 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 364,669.73 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,740,287.02 km
Illumination: 73%
Moon Age: 9.58 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 364,669.73 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,740,287.02 km
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Divination Journal
Tarot Card
Source: The Celtic Dragon Tarot by D. J. Conway. With art done by Lisa Hunt. This deck is unique as the cards are never read in reverse. Pages 68 and 69
Six of Wands – Minor Arcana
Success after hard work
A woman with a small dragon on her shoulder stands with a crown on her head. A five-point star is centered on her forehead, directly over the spiritual third eye. This symbolizes the woman’s connection with spiritual guidance and her access to ancient knowledge. Before her is a table covered with rolled scrolls, quill pens, and other magickal equipment. Prominently to the front is a brass vase holding six crystal topped wands. Other small dragon fly and sit about the room. The star (pentacle of protection and a symbol of the Goddess) and the crown (spiritual enlightenment) reveal that this magician is on a higher path of life. She has gathered her will power (the wands) and placed them in a position to bring about fertility an manifestation (the vase). This fertile energy is repeated in the Celtic scrollwork carved into the table, the magician’s center for working her will.
Divinatory Meaning: You are rewarded with success after hard work. A message of good news brightens your day. There could be advancement in career. Supportive friends give you the courage to follow your dreams.
Animal Spirit Guide or Helper
Source: themindfool.com
Dolphin
Dolphin: Harmony, defensive, assistance, resurgence, lively and strength.
Rune
Source: therunesite.com
Wendhorn – Medieval Rune
Sound: “mm” as in “humming”
Stands for: Phases of the moon
Magick/Healing use: Reminds us that we must experience good and bad alike.
Witches’ Rune
Source: OtherworldlyOracle.com
Harvest
Harvest: abundance, reaping, manifesting, wealth, family security, finances
What happens during the harvest? We collect all we’ve been growing. This rune represents manifestation and reaping the rewards. Finances and security.
Ogham
Source: learnreligions.com
Tinne/Teine
T stands for Tinne, or Teine, the Holly tree. This evergreen plant is connected to immortality, unity, courage, and the stability of hearth and home. Pronounced chihnn-uh by the Celts, the wood of the Holly was often used in the construction of weapons, and is known as a plant of warriors and protectors.
In the pre-Christian British Isles, the Holly was often associated with protection–planting a hedge around your home would keep malevolent spirits out, thanks in no small part to the sharp spikes on the leaves. In Celtic myth, the concept of the Holly King and the Oak King symbolizes the changing of the seasons, and the transition of the earth from the growing time to the dying season.
When Christianity moved into the Celtic lands, the new religion associated the Holly plant with the story of Jesus. The poky spikes on the leaves represent the crown of thorns worn by Jesus on the cross, and the bright red berries symbolize his blood.
Numerology
Source: worldnumerology.com
Sixty-Nine
Few numbers are as responsible and self-sacrificing as the number 69. Political activists and environmentalists often have this number, as do doctors, nurses, and teachers. It is also extremely creative.
Angel Number
A Laugh for Today
This is definitely me today! 🙃
November 21, 2023 Current Moon Phase
Current Moon Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the November 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on November 21 has an illumination of 62%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On November 21 the Moon is 8.5 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 62%
Moon Age: 8.50 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,468.97 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,769,722.66 km
Illumination: 62%
Moon Age: 8.50 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,468.97 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,769,722.66 km
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
November 20, 2023 Current Moon Phase
Current Moon Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
On this day the Moon will be in a First Quarter phase. This phase occurs roughly 7 days after the New Moon when the moon is one quarter of the way through its orbit around the earth. Exactly half the moon will be illuminated and half dark. On the day of the First Quarter phase the moon is high overhead at sunset and is visible until mid-night when it sets in the west. The First Quarter phase is a one-day event and in the following days enters a Waxing Gibbous phase becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.
Visit the November 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
First Quarter Phase
The First Quarter on November 20 has an illumination of 50%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On November 20 the Moon is 7.43 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: First Quarter
Illumination: 50%
Moon Age: 7.43 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,418.82 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,799,706.99 km
Illumination: 50%
Moon Age: 7.43 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,418.82 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,799,706.99 km
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
A Thought for Today
Divination Journal
Tarot Card
Source: Tarotx.net
The Wanderer – Major Arcana
Menu of Contents
I. The position of The Wanderer Wildwood Tarot on the Wheel of the Year
II. The Description of The Wanderer Wildwood Tarot
III. The Meaning of The Wanderer Wildwood Tarot
IV. The guideline of The Wanderer Wildwood Tarot
V. Keywords and extensions of The Wanderer Wildwood Tarot
Animal Spirit Guide or Helper
Source: UniGuide.com
Dolphin symbolism and meanings include help, guidance, messages, intelligence, fun, joyfulness, freedom, teamwork, transformation, and psychic abilities.Dolphins live in every ocean on Earth as well as some rivers. So, they are subjects in the mythology and folklore of coastal peoples around the world. In addition, some believe that dolphins have metaphysical powers. So, the dolphin spirit animal is an important figure to those who feel a strong kinship with these special animals.
In this post, you’ll learn about dolphin meanings and symbols, dolphin mythology, the dolphin spirit animal, and more.
Table of Contents
What does the dolphin symbolize?
Detailed Dolphin Symbols and Meanings
Dolphin Mythology and Folklore
Dolphin Symbolism in Polynesia
Dolphins Meanings in the Māori Culture of New Zealand
Dolphin Symbolism in South America
Rune
Source: naturesenergieshealth.com
URUZ/URZ/UR (U)
POWER
A Rune sacred to Thor, God of thunder and strength.
Right Side
A rune of creativity and sexual energy. UR also represents the death of a cycle, out with the old wild ox and in with the new. May indicate a dark period with material loss or the loss of a person but new opportunities will arise from this. It is indicative of an unpredictable power, tests and greed. Opportunities, sexuality and good luck are the keywords for this rune.
A rune of creativity and sexual energy. UR also represents the death of a cycle, out with the old wild ox and in with the new. May indicate a dark period with material loss or the loss of a person but new opportunities will arise from this. It is indicative of an unpredictable power, tests and greed. Opportunities, sexuality and good luck are the keywords for this rune.
Reversed
Opportunities that have passed by, possible health problems and a lack of progress in certain areas.
Opportunities that have passed by, possible health problems and a lack of progress in certain areas.
Witch’s Rune
Source: psychic-revelation.com
Rings
Keywords: Love, relationships.
Meanings: The Rings is the rune of love and again, when it is the leading stone, it is a positive answer to your question. It is very much a rune of relationship and can indicate engagement, marriage or a new/renewed relationship. It can also indicate the need for a fresh approach to an existing relationship.
Ogham
Source: symbolsage.com
Saille/Suil
Associated with the willow tree, Saille corresponds to letter S. Willow trees are associated with the moon and water. However, the tree used in the ogham alphabet isn’t the famous weeping willow, but the pussy willow.
Since it’s sacred to the moon, it also embodies the association of imagination, intuition, and instinct, as well as flexibility and flow. Also, it’s regarded as sacred to the Welsh goddess Ceridwen who rules over the moon.
I Ching
Source: psychic-revelation.com
Hexagram Twenty – Seven/27
Name: I.
Keyphrase: Nourishment.
Formed By The Trigrams: Mountain over Thunder.
General: Spiritual discrimination is as important as physical discrimination.
Love: Choose your thoughts and words wisely in your relationship and remember to be tolerant.
Business: Use the right words and you will help sustain and nourish your business.
Personal: Now is a good time to clear out all that is not worthy from your life.
Overview: I relates to nourishment. In the same way that food is used to nourish your body, I suggests that words and ideas be used in the same way. It cautions that as with food your words should be chosen carefully. Just as bad food can upset you or those around you, bad words can do the same. When the body and spirit are both well provided for then you will be at your most powerful and effective
Numerology
Source: numerology.com
Seven
Seven, among numbers of the numerological core, is about wisdom, sophistication, high level of education and a philosophical attitude to life. The influence of this number defines you as a person who can achieve much, if not everything. Nature has granted you with sharp analytical mind, originality of thought and skillful fingers. There is hardly a field of activity you would be totally unsuitable for. That is why your personal image is not too appealing. The feeling of superiority gives rise to intolerance and cynical attitude to others’ weaknesses. And people don’t like those who look down on them.
Positive qualities
The main strength of the Seven is the ability to think. Think for real. That is, they can set a question and then use logic, erudition and insight to find the answer.
In fact, quite a few are capable of doing such, which gives you a distinct advantage in most situations. It is quite natural that people regard you as a wise advisor.
Another positive quality is your inner tranquility. You can fire up and start yelling because of any trifle, but it is virtually impossible to bring you out of balance and make you lose your head.
Negative qualities
Clearly negative features of the Seven are their inherent cynicism, misanthropy, groundless suspicion and certain wildness in their behavior.
You do not care about what they think or say, so you do not give yourself trouble to show good manners, or even common courtesy. If you want to, you can “teach a lesson in etiquette” in such an insulting form that the other person will feel offended.
Moreover, you seize every moment to demonstrate your independence and unwillingness to be part of the crowd. So you will never become a darling of all hearts.
Angel Number
Source: informationseries.com
Seventy – Six
Basic meaning of angel number “76”
Angel number “76” means that the path you are choosing is right and that if you keep going, you will seize the opportunity and gain success.
However, be aware that you can be negative yourself, so keep in mind that you are positive.
Angels are worried that negative feelings can make them more likely to think in the wrong direction and become more obsessed with their actual actions.
Understand that your destiny can change for the better with your heart.
Laugh for Today
Watch out for yellow snow if you use snow to make ice cream!
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Monday
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Monday
Day: Monday ( Moon-day)
Planet: Moon
Colors: Silver and White and Grey
Crystals: Moonstone, Pearl, Aquamarine, Silver, Selenite
Aroma: Jasmine, Lemon, Sandalwood, Moon Oil, African violet, Honeysuckle, Myrtle, Willow, and Wormwood
Herb: Moonwart
The sacred day of the Moon, personified by such goddesses as Selene, Luna, Diana, and Artemis. The Moon is ruler of flow affecting the changeable aspects of people. If a full moon falls on a Monday, its powers are at their most potent.
Magical aspects: peace, sleep, healing, compassion, friendships, psychic awareness, purification, and fertility
Monday is ruled by the moon – an ancient symbol of mystery and peace. Monday is a special day for mothers as the cycle of the moon has long been associated with the female menstrual cycle. Those wishing to conceive a baby would be wise to try on a Monday as the magic of motherhood is strong and pregnancy is in the air.
This is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving agriculture, animals, female fertility, messages, reconciliation’s, theft, voyages, dreams, emotions, clairvoyance, home, family, medicine, cooking, personality, merchandising, psychic work, Faerie magic, and Goddess rituals
A Laugh for Today
Weekly Horoscope Sunday, November 19 to Saturday, November 25, 2023
All Signs
A repeated warning for those who want to buy a car, truck, bike (any form of ground transportation) or a computer or cell phone in the next few months. Please know that Mercury is retrograde from Dec 12 to Jan 1, 2024. However, I recommend the buffer dates (when Mercury slows down before hand – and afterwards before it catches up to the degree it went retrograde.) These dates are: Dec. 5 – to Jan 21, 2024. Just saying….. This week the Sun enters Sagittarius to stay for four weeks. This will give everyone the travel bug! It will also boost our enthusiasm for life and encourage outdoor activities. Of course, Sagittarius is the philosopher of the zodiac, which is why we will ponder profound thoughts – like the fact that all the ancient Greek philosophers are now dead, and probably most of them died in Greece.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Good news! This week the Sun enters your fellow Fire Sign, which is supportive — like the third leg on a three-legged stool. This happens twice a year, four months before and four months after your birthday. You can expect your general energy level to get a boost; plus, you will have increased confidence to make plans for your future. This will be a good time to take stock and survey your past achievements. You will want to travel. You might also be hungry to learn and study new things, which is why some of you might take a course or ponder going back to school. An exciting month ahead!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
This week the Sun changes signs, which means in the next four weeks, you will be more focused on financial matters, especially shared property, taxes, debt and inheritances. You might be involved with the wealth and resources of your partner or someone else. You might sign important papers or negotiate finances. Fortunately, coworkers are supportive. Furthermore, with lucky Jupiter in your sign, you have divine protection. You might meet someone in the next few weeks who challenges your values. This could be healthy. As each year goes by and you learn and experience new things, your values will change in a subtle way.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This week the Sun moves opposite your sign to stay for four weeks. (Happens once a year.) Some things are coming to a culmination; however, relations with authority figures might be challenging. Don’t provoke arguments. Expect to see failures as well as gains. It’s likely you’ll encounter someone whose ambitions conflict with yours. Your personal interactions are important now. Don’t withdraw from others. You will need more sleep in the next four weeks. This is a time when your successes and failures are obvious. This week in particular, accept invitations to socialize and enjoy the company of others, especially children. Romance is blessed!
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
For the next four weeks, you’ll be gung-ho to work hard and get as much done as possible. Your focus will be on efficiency and effectiveness because you want to make every action count. You will be focused more than usual on your health, perhaps seeing ways to boost your health through exercise or healthier eating. You might have to work according to someone else’s needs. You might perform a service or a favour for someone. Or perhaps, someone else is simply calling the shots? You will enjoy redecorating your digs as well as entertaining at home. Meanwhile, Mars will guarantee passionate romance, playful energy and an interest in competitive sports.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Lucky you! This week the Sun enters your fellow Fire Sign, which will be supportive for you in the next four weeks. It’s time to take stock and examine the projects you’ve been working on because some of them will come to a culmination. Success is near at hand. Meanwhile, this is the one time of year when you really want to play and do your own thing! It’s the perfect time to get away on a vacation. Make an effort to enjoy social outings, the theatre, musical performances, sports events, fun activities with kids and mini vacations. You want to set your own priorities and do your own thing. Fortunately, fair Venus will sweeten your words and make you charming and diplomatic.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
This week the Sun moves to the bottom of your chart, which makes you want to withdraw and enjoy your privacy. You will want more time to contemplate life. Memories from the past might bubble to the surface of your mind. You might be more involved than usual with a parent. Some of you will also tackle home repairs and be involved in family discussions. It’s a time for you to reflect. Meanwhile, you can attract money to you, and you will certainly want to spend money on beautiful things for yourself and loved ones. Fiery Mars in your House of Communications will guarantee lively discussions because you will identify with your beliefs. Oh yeah!
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Fasten your seatbelt because the next four weeks will be busy! Errands, appointments plus short trips will be some reasons your schedule will be packed. Many of you will also be reading, writing and studying more than usual. Some will teach. It’s important for you to feel confident about your ability to talk to others because in this window of time, you need to be heard. After all, we’re gregarious creatures. We need to go out to see others as well as to be seen. You are the most sociable sign in the zodiac, so it’s important for you to be bolstered by the knowledge that you have your immediate social network. With your ruler Venus in your sign now, you look mahvellous, dahling!
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You have energy to burn because with your co-ruler Mars in your sign, you’ll be more of a fighter for your own rights. Because your physical energy is high, you will get a lot done. (Mars is in your sign only once every two years for about six weeks.) Meanwhile, this week the Sun enters your Money House, which increases your focus on cash flow, earnings and your concern about your possessions. Remember George Carlin? “The whole meaning of life is trying to find a place for your stuff!” Now is an excellent time to take stock of what you own and figure out how to get rid of what you don’t need. Actually, more than any other sign, you’re good at purging your “stuff!”
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Ta da! This week the Sun moves into your sign to stay for the next four weeks, which will boost your energy and increase your confidence! You will attract people to you as well as favourable situations. Plus, you will make a great impression on others. Mercury in your sign will increase your desire to express yourself, which you will do with conviction. Mercury will also make you want to get out and travel. (A boon!) Meanwhile, Venus in your House of Friendships makes this a great time to schmooze and party with others. Not only will you enjoy time with friends, you will thrive in group settings, business conferences and organizations. Enjoy!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Your personal year is drawing to a close. Therefore, in the next four weeks, the Sun will be “hiding” in your chart before it makes its entrance, centre stage in your sign. This is the best time of the year to be contemplative. Make time for self-care and a bit of pampering. Ponder your life. Where you’ve been and where you want to go. What do you want for yourself in the coming year? Now is the time to set goals because they give you a clearer focus on what is important to you. They make decision making easier. Goals will even give you a sense of purpose. Others will ask for your advice about how to make something look better. And if you’re out of town – you’re the expert.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Friendships are important to you. This is why you will bubble with enthusiasm in the next four weeks while the Sun sits in your House of Friendships (the only time all year this happens.) You might ask yourself if you’re hanging out with the right people? (Only be with people who have your back. Life is too short to do otherwise.) You might also be more involved with clubs, groups and organizations, and again, you will ask yourself if you want to be in these groups? “Are these my people?” The next four weeks are an excellent time to set goals, which help to keep you on track. They also make future decision-making easier. Meanwhile, accept all invitations to travel because you’re eager for a change of scenery.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Once a year the Sun sits at the top of your chart for four weeks and casts you in a flattering spotlight. This lovely blessing begins this week! This is why in the next several weeks, you will be admired, even if you don’t do anything special. (Chalk it up to smoke and mirrors.) Obviously this four-week window will be the time to demand the advantage and go after what you want. Ask for permission or approval! (It doesn’t get better than this.) You might also be more involved with a parent than usual. Meanwhile, you’ll be eager to travel. Romance will be affectionate and sizzling. Others will give you with money and practical favours. (We like!) Looking swell!
November 19, 2023 Current Moon Phase
Current Moon Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
Visit the November 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on November 19 has an illumination of 39%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On November 19 the Moon is 6.35 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 39%
Moon Age: 6.35 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 364,519.15 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,830,230.48 km
Illumination: 39%
Moon Age: 6.35 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 364,519.15 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,830,230.48 km
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
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